Stephanie Browne wears many hats, and has several earnest life passions. But, of course, as an acclaimed wine industry veteran, and a lover of all things entertaining, cooking, cocktails and dining, she places wines, wine-pairings and education at the very top of her list. For Black History Month, she took some time to acknowledge and celebrate a few of her peers who are hard at work and about the business of making history, in an industry where African Americans have long been underrepresented.
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Surrounded by dozens of people who knew, respected and loved Judge D’Army Bailey, the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk’s office unveiled a new portrait of the prominent Memphis judge and civil rights activist on Friday.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ronald C. Parker, former Global Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PepsiCo, past President & CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and a trailblazing leader in corporate DEI and labor relations. Ron was a true champion of equity, tirelessly advocating for inclusive workplaces and fair opportunities across industries.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the immediate actions are Trump’s reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, directives rolling back civil rights protections, and a push to gut the Department of Education’s diversity programs—each item aligning with the Project 2025 blueprint.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To offer alternatives, Bryant has partnered with Ron Busby, president and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, providing consumers with a directory of 300,000 Black-owned businesses.
The initiative comes as Black consumers are projected to spend nearly $2 trillion by 2030, according to the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that corporations rejecting multiculturalism are putting themselves at a disadvantage in a changing economy.
The six-part series, executive produced by Dawn Porter, premieres Tuesday, February 25, with two episodes airing back-to-back on HBO. All six episodes will be available to stream on Max.
Even Edward Blum, the man behind the Students for Fair Admissions case, admitted the ruling does not apply to scholarships and student programs.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The event brought together leaders in healthcare and media, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration in addressing health disparities impacting Black Americans.
The impact on the retailer’s bottom line has been undeniable, with Target’s stock price experiencing a sharp decline.